Antique Rustic "Cigars--Cigarettes" Painted Wooden Trade Sign logging The pages of the book

The pages of the book are brittle but can be turned and looked through carefully

MM - 4546 - 090623

It is unknown if this is advertising a particular brand or if this is one of many preserved/canned food propaganda posters of the WWII-era

The dual-tiered fiberglass shade-cream with sage green accent-displays the era's iconic "coolie hat" silhouette with whipstitched edges

Antique Rustic "Cigars--Cigarettes" Painted Wooden Trade Sign logging The pages of the bookDouble plank wooden trade sign with hand painted block lettering reading "CIGARS CIGARETTES" in bold cream and red shadowed type. The sign's straightforward typography and subdued brown background reflect early 20th century general store or tobacconist signage, designed for maximum legibility from the street. The wood retains a deep, weathered patina, while the painted letters remain crisp and vibrant. Likely hung above a shopfront or counter display,